DRONERESPONDERS, a non-profit programme in the United States advocating for public safety uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), counter-UAS and advanced air mobility (AAM), has created a national AAM Working Group.
The group is designed to assist public safety agencies understand, prepare for and help shape the evolving AAM and unmanned traffic management (UTM) landscape across the US. NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will participate in the initiative.
“The AAM Working Group will provide public safety organisations with timely insight into emerging airspace systems, UTM architectures and advanced aviation technologies,” DRONERESPONDERS said. “Its mission is to ensure that future airspace designs and operational frameworks support access to critical public safety UAS missions while enabling the safe and efficient integration of advanced air mobility into the national airspace system.”
The working group will convene monthly meetings, bringing together representatives from NASA, the FAA, DRONERESPONDERS, public safety agencies and private-sector partners with a view to streamlining communication, sharing developments and aligning priorities as advanced aviation technologies continue to evolve.
“Public safety must have a seat at the table as advanced air mobility and UTM systems evolve,” said Jason L. Day, Deputy Director of Training at DRONERESPONDERS. “This working group ensures that first responders remain informed, engaged and prepared to operate safely and effectively in the next generation of the national airspace.”
DRONERESPONDERS has also created the Oklahoma Public Safety Coordination Group (OKGRU) this week, expanding its national network of state-level government and public safety uncrewed aviation initiatives. The new state-level working group will bring together public safety professionals, government partners and industry stakeholders to promote the safe and effective use of UAS across Oklahoma.
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